What is the reason for VolNation's overwhelming confidence?

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Yes, our offense looked pretty strong against a good (not great) NC State defense, but our D was inconsistent against a Wolfpack offense effectively shut down by UConn.

And the performance against Georgia State? One of the worst teams to ever appear at Neyland? We didn't dominate and certainly not until our depth proved too much for them. There are legitimate concerns on both sides of the ball.

And now I am reading of "blowing out" a team that we haven't crushed since our current players were in diapers (or were zygotes). The overconfidence is scary. Is it just wishful thinking? Do you think we are really that good? Are you just sick of the expectation of middling performance - what?

I admit the 2012 team has potential, great potential. And this iteration of the Gators may not have the strength of previous years. But until we prove that we can defeat them consistently, i feel that this crowing of our superiority is premature. I need evidence first.

So, then, why do you feel we will dominate the Gators this year?
 
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NCSU held Uconn to 7 points.

We slaughtered an excellent defense. An excellent defense against the pass.

I think we can infer much from that.

Do you not?
 
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1. Our defense is going to give up yards. Just going to happen. But what it does is makes the offense make a lot of mistakes. With Florida having a young QB, its probably not going to be good for him if we shut down the run game.
2. We did dominate aginst GA State, don't know what you were watching, plus we were not even into it. Our team was looking ahead big time.
3. There's no more trying to run it to impress people, we're going with our strength, no one can slow us down through the air, I'll believe it when it happens.
4. Their RB can't be 100%, their best defense player is out, and I also believe one of their corners are as well.
5. We're the better team. Period.
 
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the mighty Vols are fairly healthy,there is some question about a couple of key players for Fla,that and i am a fan of the mighty Vols,so why wouldn't i think they will beat the Gators ? :)
 
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FancyBoyVol said:
Yes, our offense looked pretty strong against a good (not great) NC State defense, but our D was inconsistent against a Wolfpack offense effectively shut down by UConn.

And the performance against Georgia State? One of the worst teams to ever appear at Neyland? We didn't dominate and certainly not until our depth proved too much for them. There are legitimate concerns on both sides of the ball.

And now I am reading of "blowing out" a team that we haven't crushed since our current players were in diapers (or were zygotes). The overconfidence is scary. Is it just wishful thinking? Do you think we are really that good? Are you just sick of the expectation of middling performance - what?

I admit the 2012 team has potential, great potential. And this iteration of the Gators may not have the strength of previous years. But until we prove that we can defeat them consistently, i feel that this crowing of our superiority is premature. I need evidence first.

So, then, why do you feel we will dominate the Gators this year?
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Good post/questions! I have faith in the Orange, but like you, I will believe it when I see it. So many times we have played the Gators while having a better team only to come away in the end with a loss! I don't know if playing the Gators gets in our players head, if it's a jinx or what. I know that we SHOULD win this game...but actually doing it is another thing. Hopefully THIS team can get us over the hurdle and on our way back to the land of Prominence!
 
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We've paid a lot (cash and blood/sweat/tears) for the right to embarass the Gators.
They have a 19 yo Qb in his 3rd start, and 1st start vs. a real SEC D.
Percentages say his mistakes lose the game for UF.
UT's program just happens to be in the right place at the right time.
Harvest time.
 
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I’m sure UF will want to slow down the game and control most of the time of position, were as UT wants play count to be up…So who wins the battle…the team that can get 1st downs when needed….simple as that

Bray cant let the defense beat us with quick strike turnover.
 
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WiseOlVol said:
We've paid a lot (cash and blood/sweat/tears) for the right to embarass the Gators.
They have a 19 yo Qb in his 3rd start, and 1st start vs. a real SEC D.
Percentages say his mistakes lose the game for UF.
UT's program just happens to be in the right place at the right time.
Harvest time.
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PS. I haven't seen one (1) UF poster here or on ESPN yet saying Driskell will win this game for UF. They'll watch the game with one eye closed.
 
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WiseOlVol said:
We've paid a lot (cash and blood/sweat/tears) for the right to embarass the Gators.
They have a 19 yo Qb in his 3rd start, and 1st start vs. a real SEC D.
Percentages say his mistakes lose the game for UF.
UT's program just happens to be in the right place at the right time.
Harvest time.
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great post!!
 
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Gonna be a smashfest. 7 years of pent up rage. Piss on Florida. New sheriff in town. Florida had theirs,,,,,we are taking what is rightfully ours. Piss on Florida. Did I mention piss on florida?
 
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What is the reason for VolNation's overwhelming confidence?

H U N G E R
 
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WiseOlVol said:
We've paid a lot (cash and blood/sweat/tears) for the right to embarass the Gators.
They have a 19 yo Qb in his 3rd start, and 1st start vs. a real SEC D.
Percentages say his mistakes lose the game for UF.
UT's program just happens to be in the right place at the right time.
Harvest time.
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Lol @ harvest time. I like that.
 
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